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Bestowed is a monthly subscription box that introduces you to new and exciting foods, snacks and beverages that are all healthy, and much better for you than most products out there. All of the items featured in Bestowed’s monthly boxes are hand picked from celebrity nutritionalist, Heather Bauer. You can either buy the box month-to-month, or pay for it annualy. The monthly cost is $19 a month, or an annual price of $209. If you go with the annual plan, that breaks down to $17.42 a month, so there’s an additional savings of $18.96!

Here is a look at the August box that I received. It’s hard to see everything in one shot so I have multiple photos below.

The Lundberg Rice Chips were really good. A great alternative to many other unhealthy snack options, and I even got my 23 month old daughter to like them. The Reboot came just in time…I got my first flu of the year. It was really nice to have around and I think helped me recover a bit faster than I would have without it.

The Wasabi Sea Snax were really delicious. They had a really nice kick to them without being too much. The Cascadian Farms granola bar was probably my favorite thing in the box. It was really tasty and really hit the spot.

The Mighty Leaf Tea was really good! Much better than traditional iced tea, and we go through a lot of that here in my house. I have already used the coupon that comes attached to the tea! Miracle Noodle was definitely something interesting. I was really hesitant to try them out…but they weren’t that bad. I’m just not used to noodles coming packaged in the way that Miracle Noodle is. The coupon for Noosa Yoghurt I have not been able to redeem yet because it is not carried locally, I would have to drive an hour for it. I am working on getting my local store to carry it so I can give it a try.

Last but not least we have the Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar and the Flax-N-Chia. The Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar has a really nice “bite” to the flavor. I used these to cook with the Miracle Noodle and it had a really great flavor. The Flax-N-Chia are really great to mix into a home-made smoothie and give it an even better nutritional value…great way to sneak it in on the kids as well.

There was only one thing in the box that I had tried before, so I was really pleased to see a nice array of things that I had never tried, or heard of before. Bestowed is a great way to learn about lots of fun, new, healthy products that are out there.

Total value of the box is $36.04! Considering that the most you’ll pay for a Bestowed box is $19 this is a really great deal. Make sure you sign up quickly for their September box…the monthly boxes ship out on the 15th of every month.

***I did not receive any compensation from Bestowed, simply their product free to me in exchange for my honest opinion***

Kona Kase is a monthly subscription box where you pay only $15 a month to get a box full of different nutritional goodies to try out. I was really excited when I opened my box. There were lots of new, yummy looking things that I had not seen before. I had only heard of 3 of the products in my box but had never tried them, so I was really eager to try them out since all of them were new to me.

Everything in the box tasted REALLY good. It would be really hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to pick one, it would be the Krave Jerky. It had just the right amount of spices, and was not too soft and not too tough. The Greenola had an interesting taste, but not bad, just new (made with kale and all kinds of interesting things). The Larabar tasted just like an apple pie…I want more! Justin’s Almond Butter is simply devine. I put mine on a buttermilk waffle and it was a really great pairing. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Quest Bar was super good. Not chalky like other protien bars and gave me a little energy kick from the protien-packed goodness. My husband had the Rise Bar before a run, he said it was good and made him feel great. Last, but not least the Bio Trust Protein Cookie. It is all natural and was a nice little treat. I would like just a few more raisins in the cookie, but other than that it was great.

Here’s how the value of the box breaks down:
Greenola – $1.71
Larabar – $1.79
Bio Trust – $2.50
Rise Bar – $2.69
Quest Protein Bar – $2.08
Justin’s Almond Butter – $0.80
Krave Jerky – $4.50
Total Value – $16.67! That’s more than the cost of the box, so definitely not a bad deal. (The card included showed that the box should’ve had San Franola Granola, but the Larabar was a replacement, I’m guessing they ran out of San Franola. It would’ve only added around $0.30 value to the box, so an even substitution and the Larabar was yummy so no complaints there!)

If you love trying out new and different nutritional things, make sure you give Kona Kase a try. They have discounts for multiple months, and shipping is always free.

***I did not receive any compensation from Kona Kase, simply their product free to me in exchange for my honest opinion***

Color Me Monthly is a monthly subscription box that offers you an awesome nail polish color that’s always in season and in style for $7 a month! Color Me Monthly nailpolish is always non-toxic and carcinogen-free. You don’t have to pay any additional shipping on the box which is awesome…and the colors are goregous!

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I received "Summer Tryst" in my box and I love it! It is a beautiful shade of purple and looks great on my nails. The color looks wonderful played up with some of my rhinestones or looks amazing all by itself as well. The color went on really well and covered very evenly. So far it has lasted through doing dishes, and that's more than I can say about my typical nailpolish. If you love having your nails painted to go with the latest trends, there's no way you can go wrong with Color Me Monthly!

***I did not receive any compensation from Color Me Monthly, simply their product free to me in exchange for my honest opinion***

Love With Food is an awesome monthly subscription box that introduces you to some of the tastiest gourmet treats around.

Everything in my Love With Food box was delicious!!! If I had to pick one thing in the box I liked most it would have to be the Organic Fruity Bears from Surf Sweets. They were sooo good. For only $10 a month you can enjoy some tasty treats delivered straight to your door! I love that there was only 1 item in the box I’ve seen in stores. Everything else was new to me and I can’t believe my local stores aren’t carrying these delicious treats!

For every box sold, Love With Food donates a meal to a hungry child. There’s nothing better than helping those less fortunate and getting a nice little treat for yourself.

From The Lab is a montly subscription box that usually runs $29.95 a month, with a special running right now that makes it $19.95! Every month you will receive up to 3 unique and innovative beauty selections. What I love about this box compared to most is that you will receive full size one month supplies, not small samples or trial items.

I received the August box which contains a really large bottle of Body Serum No. 580. This stuff smells absolutely amazing! I love products that have a strong, long lasting fragrance that is light at the same time (yes, I’m picky!). Body Serum No. 580 is something with a scent that you’ll love right off the bat. All day long I could still smell the Body Serum and my skin felt amazing. My usually dry skin was soft, silky, smooth, and glowing all day long. There are quite a few things that make Body Serum No. 580 special. I can’t tell if it’s the Opunita ficus-indica extract, Swiss thermal water, Salicornia extract, B3, or Olive Oil Ester but whatever it is, is simply amazing.

When you’re all out of a product you received in your monthly box, if you want to buy more you do have the option to do so through From The Lab’s website, “while supplies last”. From The Lab is an invitation only subscription box, but you can request an invite right on their home page. This is definitely a box I will be recomending to my beauty supply addict friends!

***I did not receive any compensation from From The Lab, simply their product free to me in exchange for my honest opinion***

Sent Her Way has been generous enough to give one of my readers a free 1 time box. Sent Her Way is a monthly subscription box meant especially for us women and our time of the month. You pick your favorite products, quantity, and even customize the box it comes in!

I have not tried the service myself, simply been offered a box for one lucky person to try out. Giveaway will begin 8/9/13 at 12:00 am EST and end on 8/16/13 at 12:00 am EST. Winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. Winner will be chosen randomly by rafflecopter.com. Good luck! Please click the link below to enter.

Escape Monthly has been generous enough to offer one reader a one month free of their Escape Monthly Subscription Box! Here is a little bit about how the box works:

Each month, you’ll receive the following:
•Full-Size Luxury Products
•Travel Guides & Secret Tips
•Special Offers for Resorts, Spas, & Travel
•The Opportunity to win Vacation for 2 to the Destination of the Month, just for being a member!

“Escape Monthly is a destination-inspired monthly delivery of luxury products to help you relax, renew and escape! Join today and indulge in experiences inspired by luxurious spas, tropical getaways, cultures of the world and more!

Paradise awaits. Use code: YOURESCAPE and get 20% OFF for life! ”

Such a great box! I wish everyone could get one…but one lucky winner will get their own Escape Monthly box! Giveaway will begin 8/6/13 at 12:00 am EST and end on 8/13/13 at 12:00 am EST. Winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. Winner will be chosen randomly by rafflecopter.com. All giveaway entries will be validated. Click the link below to enter:

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Stephany is happily married with three wonderful children: Kenny (13), Brayden (11) and Jade (4) When Stephany isn't blogging you will find her in the kitchen baking, playing with her kids or outside in the garden.